Log Jam on Farm Bill

Tyron Spearman reports to us today on the log jam that has occurred on the Farm Bill.Â Â Report (1:00 mp3)

H-2A Improvement Recommendations
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently offered two recommendations for improving the H-2A visa program. The first recommendation is that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) establish a schedule to process H-2A petitions electronically. The second recommendation is that the Department of Labor (DOL) evaluate options it could use to better locate workers to […]
Hurricane Helene Loan Program Available in Georgia
The application period is now open for Georgia’s SAFETY 24 Hurricane Helene Relief Loan Program. The low-interest, emergency loan program will provide Georgia farmers funds to recover from Hurricane Helene damage, replace lost income and continue farm operations until additional federal aid is delivered. Farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene and reside in a […]

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